Research Papers
Angloplasty revision: importance of genioplasty for narrowing of the lower face.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2013 • Vol. 132 (2)
BACKGROUND: Angloplasty is the most common procedure in facial contouring surgery among Asians. However, to achieve satisfactory results during procedures aimed at altering the lower facial contour, …
Ahn, S; Lee, S
Association of interleukin-10 (IL10) promoter genotypes with nasopharyngeal carcinoma risk in Taiwan.
Anticancer research • 2013 • Vol. 33 (8)
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a multifactorial type of cancer, and cytokines driving the immune response seem to be disturbed in patients with NPC. Interleukin-10 (IL10) is an immunosuppressive c…
Bau, D; Chang, W; Lin, C
EBV and nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a target for cellular therapies.
Immunotherapy • 2013 • Vol. 5 (8)
Evaluation of: Li F, Song D, Lu Y, Zhu H, Chen Z, He X. Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) immune response related with EBV-DNA in nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with autologous dendritic cell vac…
Smith, C
Assessing the feasibility and accuracy of digitizing edentulous jaws.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2013 • Vol. 144 (8)
BACKGROUND: Despite the accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOSs) in producing single-unit scans and the possibility of generating complete dentures digitally, little is known about their feasibility and…
Att, W; Patzelt, S; Stampf, S
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Pediatric clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 60 (4)
Adenotonsillectomy (AT) is one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures performed in the United States; more than 530,000 are performed annually in children younger than 15 years of age. AT w…
Mukerji, S; Pine, H; Ramos, S
Primary oral tuberculosis.
BMJ case reports • 2013 • Vol. 2013
Persistent oral ulcers and erosions can be the final common manifestation, sometimes clinically distinguishable, of a diverse spectrum of conditions ranging from traumatic lesions, infectious disease…
Agarwal, N; Mohan, R; Singh, U
Commentary: color effects of gingiva on cervical regions of all-ceramic crowns(1.).
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2013 • Vol. 25 (4)
Dozic, A
Effects of cyclic fatigue stress-biocorrosion on noncarious cervical lesions.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2013 • Vol. 25 (4)
PROBLEM: Although there is a high prevalence of noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs), the etiology of these lesions remains contentious. PURPOSE: To evaluate the combined effects of cyclic fatigue str…
Chaiyabutr, Y; Grippo, J; Kois, J
Authors' response.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
Dudic, A; Giannopoulou, C; Kiliaridis, S
Survival of bonded lingual retainers with chemical or photo polymerization over a 2-year period: a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this trial was to compare the survival rates of mandibular lingual retainers bonded with either chemically cured or light-cured adhesive after orthodontic treatment. ME…
Eliades, T; Fleming, P; Katsaros, C
Three-dimensional soft-tissue and hard-tissue changes in the treatment of bimaxillary protrusion.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Facial convexity related to bimaxillary protrusion is prevalent in many populations. Underlying skeletal protrusion combined with increased dentoalveolar protrusion contributes to facia…
Guiterrez-Pulido, L; Kim, S; Marasco, R
Effects of 2 bracket and ligation types on plaque retention: a quantitative microbiologic analysis with real-time polymerase chain reaction.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of self-ligating brackets and conventional brackets ligated with stainless steel ligatures on dental plaque retention and microbial flo…
Arslan, U; Baka, Z; Basciftci, F
Bidimensional dentoalveolar distraction osteogenesis for treatment efficiency.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
This case report describes the treatment of a 16-year-old girl with a unilateral posterior buccal crossbite, a unilateral Class II molar relationship, and a maxillary right canine high in the labial …
Agarwal, S; Janakiraman, N; Nanda, R
How to report reliability in orthodontic research: Part 2.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2013 • Vol. 144 (2)
Proper statistical analysis is an absolutely essential tool for both clinicians and researchers attempting to implement evidence-based decisions. When analyzing reliability, statistical graphic repre…
Donatelli, R; Lee, S
Impact of human papillomavirus on oropharyngeal cancer biology and response to therapy: implications for treatment.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 46 (4)
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) originating from human papillomavirus infection has emerged as a new entity in head and neck cancer, defining a subset of patients with distinct carcinog…
Bonilla-Velez, J; Hammon, R; Mroz, E
Evaluation and staging of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx: limitations despite technological breakthroughs.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 46 (4)
Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity (SCCOC) and squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (SCCOP) represent two distinct disease entities. SCCOC continues to be related to tobacco risk factors…
Zafereo, M
Advances in radiation oncology for the management of oropharyngeal tumors.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 46 (4)
The major benefits of modern radiation therapy (eg, intensity-modulated [x-ray] radiation therapy [IMRT]) for oropharyngeal cancer are reduced xerostomia and better quality of life. Intensity-modulat…
Frank, S; Gunn, G
Functional assessment and rehabilitation: how to maximize outcomes.
Otolaryngologic clinics of North America • 2013 • Vol. 46 (4)
The number of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer survivors is rising. By 2030, oropharyngeal cancers are projected to account for almost half of all head and neck cancers. Normal speech, swallowing…
Hutcheson, K; Lewin, J
Fatal case of retropharyngeal abscess associated with Pott's disease.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine • 2013 • Vol. 20 (6)
Retropharyngeal abscess is a rare, deep seated infection of the neck that usually affects young children. Chronic retropharyngeal abscess is rare and results from tuberculosis of the spine. Such swel…
Babu, P; Chandra, Y; Hugar, B
Demonstration of ethyl glucuronide in dental tissue samples by liquid chromatography/electro-spray tandem mass spectrometry.
Journal of forensic and legal medicine • 2013 • Vol. 20 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) has been studied in various tissues and body fluid for determination of alcohol intake. However, no study, dealing with EtG analysis in dental tissue, was perfor…
Celik, S; Celiker, A; Daglioglu, N